First Aid

Rowing takes place out of one’s element and in the elements. The danger of an injury is always a possibility. Rowing South Africa prescribes that all coaches should have a level one in first aid as an absolute minimum. Fortunately injuries in the sport are rare but one never knows when that freak accident will happen and having the correct training can save someones life, possibly your best friend. This skill is one that you take home with you and can be implemented at home, school or work. In Rowing there are numerous risks:

Drowning

Lightning

Exposure to solar radiation,

Collision

Insect stings

Thermal exhaustion

All of these can safely be dealt with by training and preparing for them

A first aid course can lead to an interest in medicine which could ultimately culminate in the student becoming a sports doctor, physiotherapist, bio-kineticist or a dietitian